A cold Monday night dinner

After a day of running errands around town and freezin' me butt off it was time for a warm and tasty dinner. Off the subway and strolling home I stopped by the fish store to see what was what. Wanted an easy meal and simple flavors. Grabbed 1lb. sliced calamari rings and some aromatics from the grocer then an Italian bread from the baker on the corner. Back at home, put on some tunes and got to work.

Spicy Calamari over spaghetti with herb garlic bread. (based on leftovers and pantry items).
-1lb sliced calamari rinsed and in colander to drain.
-Into a medium pot with oil and saute: chopped red onion, mince 6 cloves garlic, 4 anchovies in salt. When wilted and aromatic add 1 cup white wine, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregeno.
-Add two 28oz cans diced tomato with liquid. Bring to boil and then a low simmer. Simmer 20 minutes.
-Add calamari, handful basil chiffonad and parsley, zest and juice 1 lemon.
- Check calamari after 3 minutes to see if it is just done. Adjust for salt, Fresh back pepper.
-Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1tablespoon olive oil.

Place cooked spaghetti on plate and ladle over some calamari and sauce. Garnish with lemon wedge.

Garlic bread made with mashed garlic cloves, fresh thyme, rosemary and oregeno. Mix with olive oil, salt and pepper.

Serve with white wine, extra napkins and basket of garlic bread. Light some candles and make wife happy.